The Marquise (1980)
The only period comedy written by Noel Coward. France, 1736. Two distinguished families are celebrating the engagement of their children. The young couple are putting on a brave face, but neither is happy. Adrienne, daughter of the Compte, is secretly in love with her father's penniless secretary, while Miguel, the Duke's son, has lost his heart to a dancer in Paris. An unexpected visitor arrives on the scene.
Director: Christopher Hodson
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: September 7, 1980
Cast
- Diana Rigg - The Marquise Eloise
- Richard Johnson - Count Raoul de Vriac
- James Villiers - Duke Esteban
- Mary Chilton - Adrienne
- Daniel Chatto - Miguel
Screenplay
Production: Yorkshire Television
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Christopher Hodson
More Films in Genre: Drama
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Marquise about?
- The only period comedy written by Noel Coward. France, 1736. Two distinguished families are celebrating the engagement of their children. The young couple are putting on a brave face, but neither is happy. Adrienne, daughter of the Compte, is secretly in love with her father's penniless secretary, while Miguel, the Duke's son, has lost his heart to a dancer in Paris. An unexpected visitor arrives on the scene.
- Who directed The Marquise?
- The Marquise was directed by Christopher Hodson.
- Who stars in The Marquise?
- The Marquise stars Diana Rigg, Richard Johnson, James Villiers, Mary Chilton, Daniel Chatto.
- How long is The Marquise?
- The Marquise has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Marquise?
- The Marquise is a Drama film.